UN chief asks India, Pak to step back from the brink, says military solution is no solution

UN Chief Antonio Guterres expressed worry about heightened India-Pakistan tensions. He urged restraint and de-escalation. Guterres offered assistance for peaceful resolution. The UN stands ready to support diplomatic initiatives. This statement followed Pakistan's request for an emergency UN Security Council meeting. Tensions surged after the Pahalgam attack. India took punitive measures.